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BC16 FMA

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,259 mi
Last recorded37,259 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 FMA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,259 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 2 Apr 2026 37,219 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,685 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge appx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 14,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge appx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 11,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 9,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 7,083 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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BC16 FMA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC16 FMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 FMA registered?

BC16 FMA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BC16 FMA safe to buy?

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